Despite the economic promises touted by its supporters, the project met fierce resistance from an array of business and civic leaders. Not only would the bridge impede th… See more

In November 1930, a measure was passed to allow the issuance of $35 million in bonds to pay for the project. However, the Bridge and Highway District struggled to find a finan… See more

When the towers were completed in June 1935, the New Jersey-based John A. Roebling’s Sons Company was tapped to handle the on-site construction of the suspensio… See more

Despite the ongoing hazardous conditions faced by the crew, the construction produced just one casualty over four years. A supporting net had saved 19 workers from plungi… See more